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Concealed carry holder in Illinois turns the tables on would-be Facebook Marketplace robber

January 18, 2024

Concealed carry holder in Illinois turns the tables on would-be Facebook Marketplace robber

An Illinois man with a concealed carry permit defended himself after a Facebook Marketplace meetup turned out to be an attempted robbery, police said.

New Mexico state Republicans file impeachment articles against Dem governor over gun control

January 18, 2024

New Mexico state Republicans file impeachment articles against Dem governor over gun control

New Mexico Republican Reps. Stefani Lord and John Block have filed articles of impeachment against Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham over gun control.

NRA sees outpouring of support in SCOTUS case charging blue state regulator with 'blacklisting'

January 18, 2024

NRA sees outpouring of support in SCOTUS case charging blue state regulator with 'blacklisting'

Nearly 200 individuals and organizations have filed 22 amicus briefs with the Supreme Court in support of the NRA's lawsuit against former New York regulator Maria Vullo.

Pennsylvania boy fatally shoots dad, saving family from his violent armed rampage: authorities

January 17, 2024

Pennsylvania boy fatally shoots dad, saving family from his violent armed rampage: authorities

A boy in Pennsylvania faces no charges after fatally shooting his father to protect other family members, authorities said, noting he acted in self-defense.

NRA prepares for battles against blue state governor ‘torching the Constitution’ with gun control

January 17, 2024

NRA prepares for battles against blue state governor ‘torching the Constitution’ with gun control

New Mexico is kicking off its legislative session with a gun control blitz tightening purchase and ownership laws, which the NRA vows to fight in court.

New Mexico governor wants to use surplus to combat crime, homelessness, and climate change

January 16, 2024

New Mexico governor wants to use surplus to combat crime, homelessness, and climate change

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham is expected to urge lawmakers to increase affordable housing access and address violent crime and climate change at her State of the State address.

Gun rights supporters rally at Virginia Capitol on annual 'Lobby Day'

January 15, 2024

Gun rights supporters rally at Virginia Capitol on annual 'Lobby Day'

Hundreds of Second Amendment supporters gathered at the Virginia Capitol on Monday for the state's annual "Lobby Day," where they petition elected officials in-person on key issues.

Federal judge rules it unconstitutional to ban guns from post offices

January 14, 2024

Federal judge rules it unconstitutional to ban guns from post offices

A federal judge ruled that a U.S. law banning people from possessing guns in post offices is unconstitutional, citing a 2022 Supreme Court decision expanding gun rights.

New Mexico Democrat governor slammed for 'anti-2nd Amendment' push: 'Illegally trying to snatch guns'

January 13, 2024

New Mexico Democrat governor slammed for 'anti-2nd Amendment' push: 'Illegally trying to snatch guns'

New Mexico Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is being criticized by state Republicans for gun control proposals that include prohibiting guns in parks and extending background check periods.

NM Gov. Grisham pushes gun control, public safety as Legislature reconvenes

January 12, 2024

NM Gov. Grisham pushes gun control, public safety as Legislature reconvenes

Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham proposed several gun control and violent crime laws Friday, with this year's state legislative session on the horizon.